Natural Sciences Adjunct

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Natural Sciences Adjunct Role Title Natural Sciences Adjunct Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 276A0TBD Agency Southside Va Community College Division Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location Multiple Locations Hiring Range Per credit hour rate is determined based on experience and education Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Flexible; may be a combination of day, night, and/or weekend shifts.

Courses may be delivered as fully seated on-campus, online, or hybrid formats.

Hours: Part-time, credit-hour-dependent (typically capped at a maximum of 12 credit hours

per semester or 29 total weekly workload hours).

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Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.

SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.edu

Join Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) as a part-time faculty member in Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientific Thinkers

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college, is seeking

dedicated, qualified educators to join our part-time Adjunct Faculty pool for the Natural and Physical Sciences. We are building a continuous pipeline of applicants to teach fundamental college-level science courses at our Alberta (Christanna Campus), Keysville (John H. Daniel Campus), and South Boston (Southern Virginia Higher Education Center) locations, as well as through our Distance Learning/Online programs.

Adjunct faculty members share in the total responsibility for providing high-quality, student-centered instruction to a culturally and educationally diverse student population. Teaching assignments may include introductory, foundational, and advanced courses across the following disciplines:

General Biology

Human Anatomy & Physiology (A&P)

Microbiology

General Chemistry

Physics

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Plan, organize, and teach courses using approved syllabi, student learning outcomes, and current best practices in pedagogy. Maintain a positive classroom or virtual climate conducive to student learning
• Laboratory Supervision: Lead hands-on lab experiments, strictly maintaining laboratory safety protocols, guiding students through scientific data collection, and fostering critical scientific inquiry
• Technology Integration: Competently utilize instructional technologies, including the college's Learning Management System (Canvas), for grading, course announcements, and virtual teaching components.Evaluation & Feedback: Review, grade, and return student assignments, laboratory reports, and exams in a timely manner. Provide regular academic feedback to assist student growth
• Office Hours: Be accessible to students for brief academic guidance, questions, or clarification before/after face-to-face sessions or via scheduled virtual office hours
• Administrative Compliance: Follow academic policies outlined in the SVCC Adjunct Faculty Handbook, submit final course grades by college deadlines, and report student enrollment or attendance issues as required.

Special Assignments KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Education (For Biology, A&P, and Microbiology): A Master's degree in Biology or a related biomedical science field is required, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the speciality science
• Education (For General Chemistry): A Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related chemical science field is required, containing a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in pure chemistry
• Education (For Physics): A Master's degree in Physics or a related physical science/engineering field is required, containing a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in pure physics
• Demonstrated teaching competence and strong oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success
• Ability to implement current pedagogical strategies and technical learning platforms effectively

Additional Considerations

• Previous science teaching experience at the community college or university level, specifically with face-to-face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Demonstrated experience developing or teaching a fully online, asynchronous laboratory courses
• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Some travel will be required with access to a state vehicle or mileage compensation

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_3355P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies ongoing Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/16/2026 Job Close Date 01/01/2027 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1048 Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a part-time teaching position. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and VCCS guidelines. Review of applications and candidates' materials will be ongoing.

Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of the online application should also include a resume and all transcripts of all college work completed.

This is a Part- Time Faculty position with NO state and VCCS benefits. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.

SVCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or a Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96461

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please select all the Southside Virginia Community College locations where you are willing and able to teach face-to-face or hybrid science courses (Select all that apply):

• Alberta (Christanna Campus)

• Keysville (John H. Daniel Campus)

• South Boston (Southern Virginia Higher Education Center)

• [ ] Online Only (Distance Learning)

• In accordance with VCCS guidelines, your graduate transcripts must reflect at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline you instruct. Based on your academic credentials, which courses are you qualified and interested in teaching? (Select all that apply):

• General Biology

• Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Microbiology

• General Chemistry

• Physics

• What class times are you available to teach face-to-face on-campus courses? (Select all that apply):

• Day classes (Morning/Afternoon)

• Evening/Night classes

• Weekend classes

• Not applicable (I am applying for fully online courses only)

• What formats have you previously used to deliver college-level science courses? (Select all that apply):

• Traditional Face-to-Face Classroom & Lab

• Hybrid/Blended Formats

• Fully Online Asynchronous

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3